Rapid recognition of life-threatening illnesses and injuries expedites appropriate management and improves clinical outcomes. False-positive interpretations in radiology have been identified as a significant cause of error, leading to unnecessary investigation and treatment, increased healthcare costs, and delays in appropriate management. Moreover, it is important that radiologists do not miss important subtle diagnoses that need urgent intervention. Pearls and Pitfalls in Emergency Radiology provides an outline of common imaging artefacts, anatomic variants and critical diagnoses that the radiologist must master in order to guide appropriate care and avoid malpractice lawsuits. One hundred selected cases - illustrated with several hundred images from MRI, MDCT, PET, ultrasound and radiographs - are presented in a succinct and structured format, highlighting key pearls and potential diagnostic pitfalls. The text focuses on emergent presentations of diseases in all body regions in both adults and children.

Reviews common imaging artefacts, anatomic variants and critical diagnoses in emergency radiology in a succinct, well-illustrated format.

About the Author
Martin L. Gunn is Associate Professor at the Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.


Book Information
ISBN 9781107021914
Author Martin L. Gunn
Format Hardback
Page Count 387
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1610g
Dimensions(mm) 282mm * 223mm * 21mm